Believe it or not the engineering activity surrounding fitting a new engine,
including
the challenges mentioned by the other forum contributors (engine mounts,
props, vibration, fuel systems, etc etc) - these things HAVE to be tackled
whether you deal with the LAA or not.
The reasons why these things are important don't just get diluted all because
you
CAN just strap on a new motor and go fly. To engineer a robust, safe and long
term powerplant solution into a light aircraft requires knowledge, training
and experience. People who are successful either possess these attributes
or acquire them on the way. There is no short cut (aside from your buddies
chipping
in, which is the same thing).
Fortunately the insurance companies in Canada and the USA have their heads
screwed
on and will evaluate risk based on the aforementioned attributes, alongside
pilot experience, etc.
I am not trying to kill innovation, just giving you a heads up on the probable
pitfalls and issues that building a Europa with a new powerplant may bring.
Safe flying.
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John Wighton
Europa XS trigear G-IPOD
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